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Rousseau, Henri - äNrēˈ roosōˈ, 1844–1910, French primitive painter, b. Laval. He was, from the first, entirely self-taught, and his work remained consistently naive and imaginative. Rousseau was called Le Douanier because before he retired to paint (1885), he held a minor post in the Paris customs service. Although, by his own account, he had lived in

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The Banquet Years: The Arts in France, 1885-1918: Alfred Jarry, Henri Rousseau, Erik Satie, Guillaume Apollinaire » Read Now
by Roger Shattuck. 308 pgs.

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...France 1885-1918 Alfred Jarry Henri Rousseau Erik Satie Guillaume Apollinaire...context of individual greatness. Henri Rousseau, Erik Satie, Alfred Jarry...Y. PART TWO: THE...
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Twentieth Century Painters: From Cubism to Abstract Art (1958) ("The Advancement of Naive Painting" begins on p. 7 and "Rousseau, Henri, Known as Le Douanier (1844-1910)" begins on p. 170) » Read Now
by Bernard Dorival, Arnold Rosin. 183 pgs.

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...in addition to the brilliant Henri Rousseau 1844-1910 , Andre Bauchant...publication by Wilhelm Uhde of his Henri Rousseau, le Douanier , published by...1936 The Snake...
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Great French Painting in the Hermitage (Discussion of Henri Rousseau begins on p. 148) » Read Now
by Charles Sterling. 251 pgs.

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...paintings by Millet, eight by Theodore Rousseau, twelve by Daubigny, at least twelve...as heavily as the timber. Thedore Rousseau is represented at the Hermitage by...
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A Dictionary of Twentieth-Century Art ("Naive Art" begins on p. 427) » Read Now
by Ian Chilvers. 670 pgs.

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From Renoir and Picasso to Red Grooms and Guerrilla Girls, this is the most useful reference work on twentieth-century art available in a one volume. Compiled by Ian Chilvers, the editor of The Oxford Dictionary of Art, it is both authoritative and accessible, with generous use of anecdote and clear...
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From Renoir and Picasso to Red Grooms and Guerrilla Girls, this is the most useful reference work on twentieth-century art available in a one volume. Compiled by Ian Chilvers, the editor of The Oxford Dictionary of Art, it is both authoritative and accessible, with generous use of anecdote and clear explanations of many potentially confusing terms. Providing broad coverage of painting, sculpture, drawing, and the applied arts, the dictionary has major entries on the important movements and styles of the twentieth century, including Dada, Cubism, Surrealism, Art Deco, Abstract Expressionism, Pop art, Body and Performance art, and Neo Expressionism. In addition there are entries on art schools and galleries, exhibitions and prizes, terms and techniques. The biographies feature not only artists but also collectors, critics, dealers, and patrons. And though the dictionary concentrates on the great names, it is not confined to the mainstream of modern art, featuring many artists working in a more popular tradition as well as interesting peripheral figures (such as the forger Elmyr de Hory). This up to date and informative guide is an essential reference for anyone interested in modern art.
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Paris in Our Time (1957) ("The Poet's Suburbs" begins on p. 91) » Read Now
by Pierre Courthion. 146 pgs.

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...or a painters box of colors. Henri Rousseau, the Douanier, typified in his...avenues or on the river banks. Henri Rousseau 1844-1910 . Notre-Dame, 1909...pension. This is a...
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A Gertrude Stein Companion: Content with the Example ("Rousseau, Henri" begins on p. 248) » Read Now
by Bruce Kellner. 354 pgs.

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"Kellner offers a group of essays on Stein by some recent authorities, such as Marianne DeKoven, Ulla Dydo, Majorie Perloff. A section of writings about Stein includes poems by Mina Loy, Vassar Miller, and others. The most valuable section is the 156-page biographical dictionary, a bio-sketch...
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"Kellner offers a group of essays on Stein by some recent authorities, such as Marianne DeKoven, Ulla Dydo, Majorie Perloff. A section of writings about Stein includes poems by Mina Loy, Vassar Miller, and others. The most valuable section is the 156-page biographical dictionary, a bio-sketch listing most, if not all, of the people mentioned in Stein's writings, including published letters; it is a godsend to initiates needing landmarks and to aficionados wanting quick review for accuracy of reference. A collection, Gertrude Stein's ABC, ' forms a handy encapsulated survey of her pronouncements from a wide range of her writings. . . . No book on the market is even remotely like it. It stands alone in its simplicity, range, and helpfulness." Choice
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Noble Salvage, in Artforum International » Read Now
by Richard Shone. 3 pgs.

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...SHONE RICHARD SHONE ON HENRI ROUSSEAU NAIF, PRIMITIVE, A SUNDAY PAINTER...words long used to categorize Henri Rousseau and his work. All have been disputed...were the first...
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Henri Rousseau Carnival Evening, in School Arts » Read Now
by Carol M. Losos. 2 pgs.

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...Henri Rousseau Carnival Evening by Carol M...and some stars. In Carnival Evening, Henri Rousseau has combined naturalistic elements in...Biography Little is known about...
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The Imaginary World of Henri Rousseau, in School Arts » Read Now
by Anne Henderson. 5 pgs.

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...The Imaginary World of Henri Rousseau by Anne Henderson Most accounts of Henri Rousseau either mention or allude to his...relates to the surrealist movement: Henri...